Clinical Track Open-Rank Faculty Position

Division of Periodontics, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry invites applications and nominations for a full-time clinical track faculty member at the Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level within the Division of Periodontics in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine (POM). Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with candidate's qualifications and experience.

Candidates must have a certificate in periodontics from a US CODA-accredited program (with a Master’s/PhD or equivalent degrees) and the ability to be licensed in the State of Michigan. Board certification by the American Board of Periodontology is required for this position.

Qualifications include proven evidence-based teaching skills predominantly in graduate education settings, clinical proficiency in periodontics, and record of scholarly activity. Candidates shall demonstrate a passion for graduate-level education, exhibited by previous graduate clinical teaching experience and the desire to exercise interdisciplinary collaborations. Candidates should have an outstanding record of accomplishment in teaching, research/scholarship, and service.

POM has an active mentorship program and provides ample opportunities for career development and national/international networking. Opportunities are also available for participation in either intramural faculty practice or extramural practice. Further information about the Division of Periodontics in the Department of POM may be obtained at https://dent.umich.edu/about/periodontics-oral-medicine.

Applicants should submit the following application materials via the secure website (https://dent.umich.edu/about/faculty-recruiting):

• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of interests and goals
• Names of three professional references

Questions regarding the position and responsibilities should be directed to both search committee co-chairs, Dr. Tae-Ju Oh (taejuoh@umich.edu) and Dr. Sandra Stuhr (sstuhr@umich.edu). For questions regarding the application or search process, please contact administrative support staff Melanie LaPointe (melp@umich.edu).

Applications will be accepted and evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. To optimize your chances, please apply as soon as possible. The search committee plans to begin reviewing applications in March 2025.

Employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background screening and requires both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates may be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.

The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual-career couples and is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The University of Michigan is an EEO/AA employer.